Error 1068
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Error 1068 is a print spooler issue in Windows that prevents the service from starting due to dependency failures. To resolve this, users can change the print spooler’s startup type to automatic, edit the registry, restore missing files, and run system checks. Additional tools are available for troubleshooting this error effectively.
Error 1068
- 1. Error 1068 SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOWS 8.1/ 8/ 7/ VISTA
- 2. Error 1068 This is a print spooler error which reportedly occurs while starting the Print Spooler service. If you’re seeking professional help troubleshooting error 1068, you’ve come at the right place. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
- 3. Change Service Startup Configs The service you’re unable to start should be set to execute at the Windows startup interval. That is to say, change the service startup type to automatic instead of manual. 1. Press Windows Key + R. 2. Type “services.msc” 3. Click OK. 4. Right click the Print Spooler service, select Properties. 5. Set the Startup Type: Automatic 6. Click Apply | OK. 7. Restart your computer.
- 4. Change System Settings Make the following changes to your computer Registry. Some obsolete and corrupt entries in the Registry may have caused error 1068. 1. Click the Start button. Type “RegEdit” in the Search Box. Press ENTER. Registry Editor will open. 2. Locate the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE | SYSTEM | CurrentControlSet002 | Services | NDISUIO 3. Double click the string named “Start”. Clear the existing value and replace the same with “3” (without quotes). Click the OK button, and exit the Registry. A system reboot is essential in order to apply the new Registry changes.
- 5. Restore Missing WinSock.dll File The WinSock.dll file may be missing. It is possible that a user or an application may have deleted the file. Restore the file to its original directory. 1. Double click the Recycle Bin desktop icon. Press F3 key of your keyboard. 2. Type “WinSock.dll” in the Search Box. 3. Right click the file and select “Restore” option. 4. Make sure you’ve moved the file to the following directory only: C:WindowsSystem32 5. Restart your PC.
- 6. Reregister the File Some of the DLL file registration entries needs to be reregistered again. Unregister and reregister the file using Command Prompt. 1. Click the Start button. Point to All Programs | Accessories. 3. Right click the Command Prompt, select Run as administrator. Type the following commands. Press ENTER at the end of each command. CD C:WindowsSystem32 Regsvr /u WinSock.dll Regsvr WinSock.dll 5. Exit it, reboot your PC once again.
- 7. Run the System File Checker Some of your system files might be corrupt. Run the System File Checker to fix this issue. 1. Insert the Windows installation disc. 2. Click Start. 3. Type “CMD” 4. Right click that and select Run as administrator. 5. Type “SFC /SCANNOW” 6. Press ENTER.
- 8. Use Error 1068 Repair Tool Download Reginout System Utilities, the repair tool for error 1068. The tool will conduct different scans and tests to troubleshoot system configurations and errors related to application ActiveX/ DLLs.